Tag: Lifestyle

Could Vitamin D Help Save Our Veterans?

Findings from a new study have shown that vitamin D may lower the risk of suicide and suicide attempts in U.S. veterans with low vitamin D levels. The study found that veterans who received vitamin D had a 64 percent lower risk of suicide than those who did not receive supplementation. The study was published…


1 Shot Might Boost Immunity and Fight COVID Across Variants

Yet another COVID-19 treatment has emerged, but is interferon lambda the miracle cure the world has been waiting for? Summary of Key Points Currently available COVID-19 treatments have limitations and concerns. A new clinical trial shows promise for interferon lambda, effective against all variants and drops viral loads faster than other COVID-19 treatments. Interferon lambda is…


Leaky Gut: 1 of the Most Mysterious Diseases, Can It Be Prevented?

The topic of “leaky gut” has gained increasing attention in recent years. Some believe that it is the cause of many diseases, while others do not think the disease exists. ‘Leaky Gut’ Is Not a Medical Term, but It Exists “Leaky gut” is a layman’s term, and it does not correspond to a medical diagnosis;…


Parents Need to Know: Are Your Children Over-Vaccinated?

For many parents, there is something deeply satisfying about taking a baby, especially a firstborn, to the doctor. After all, so-called “well baby” visits give parents the opportunity to talk to an expert about a child’s development, ask burning questions about when the baby will be able to sit up without assistance and what to…


5 Best Immune-Boosting and Antiviral Herbs to Grow at Home

When we have a cold or feel unwell, we tend to visit a doctor or buy medicine from the pharmacy. However, some diseases can be cured with the help of the healing power of plants—specifically herbs—in natural remedies, without the worry of drug resistance. Furthermore, some herbs are well-suited for home growing. 5 Healthful and…


6 Tips to Relieve Constipation: Nutritionist

Anyone who has experienced constipation knows the discomfort it can cause. In hopes of swiftly resolving this matter, people may resort to using prescribed or over-the-counter enzymes and probiotics. However, nutritionists say these remedies fail to cultivate the intestinal bacteria required to induce natural bowel movements. They do not address the root causes of constipation….


Should I Get an AC Inspection?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi It might seem early to start thinking about your air conditioning unit, but late winter and early spring are the ideal times to be contacting your HVAC pro for an inspection and tuneup. A twice-yearly HVAC inspection—once in fall before heating starts, once in spring before you…


Do’s and Don’ts for Big, Bold Colors

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service With so much design focus on minimalism and neutral interiors dominated by taupe and black, bold colors remain a stable choice for those who prefer vibrancy in their environments. While bright and bold colors work perfectly in fun spaces like children’s bedrooms and playrooms, they can also work…


Does This New Robot-Staffed Chocolate Emporium Signal a Themed Restaurant Comeback?

By Todd Martens From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—I’m about to take a bite from a slice of Key lime pie at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium when a host named Jacques stops by. He looks at my plate and tells me it’s a good thing the desserts weren’t made to his specifications. If it had…


The History Is Real in Winchester, Virginia

Entering the town of Winchester, Virginia, is like traveling back in time. My recent visit echoed that of Shawnee and other Native American tribes who lived for thousands of years in what today is Frederick County. More recently, European explorers came as early as 1606. As I approached the small city (population about 28,000), I…